Chapter 103 The Battle of Shanghai (23)

Chen Xiuwen angrily walked into the eastmost part of the second floor of the Neon Army Command, which was originally Maeda Toshio's office. This was also a room in which the entire headquarters building had not been blown by grenades. The guard company who had entered the previous station and the brigade staff quickly. The bodies and blood in the room had been cleaned, and the radio station and maps were arranged to become the brigade department of the Independent 20th Brigade.

"Brig Commander, although Dr. Lin has some inappropriate treatment, you shouldn't have fired so much. Since the beginning of the battle, Dr. Lin and her medical team have rescued the wounded by artillery fire." Qiao Zhen followed Chen Xiuwen and persuaded him.

After hearing that the Japanese wounded men detonated grenades and killed the rescuers who rescued them, Qiao Zhen also agreed with Chen Xiuwen's order not to keep the prisoners. In his afterword, it was that the Japanese devils were too bad, and the brigade commander was right and should be killed.

"Okay, Brother Songlin, let's not talk about these useless things. Tell us about the next action plan." Chen Xiuwen waved his hand impatiently and said.

Qiao Zhen sighed secretly. However, he immediately restored his role as Chief of Staff and opened the map to introduce to Chen Xiuwen: "The walls around Huishan Wharf are very high. In addition to reinforced concrete fortifications, there is also an iron gate at the gate. There are large buildings such as Neon Army Naval Club and Matsumoto Warehouse. Moreover, there are low houses around, and the terrain is relatively empty. In addition, originally, there were only one squadron guards of the Neon Army Marine Corps at Huishan Wharf, but according to the information we just collected here, the Marine Corps who reinforced Shanghai sent two squadrons to Huishan Wharf the day before yesterday. Now the Japanese troops there plus the original naval auxiliary personnel at the wharf are more than 700."

After introducing Qiao Zhen, he also said with a worried look: "Brig Commander, this is a hard bone. Moreover, they have heavy weapons in their defense in Linggao. It is not clear whether they have heavy weapons. According to the current situation of our army, it is difficult to fight."

"It's hard to fight, and you have to fight." Chen Xiuwen nodded, but said with a serious expression: "Huishan Wharf is the only landing point for the Neon Army in the city now. If the Neon Army reinforcements arrive, they can land here at any time and penetrate directly into the rear wing of our army. Therefore, we must pull out this nail as soon as possible. Now the warships anchored in the Huangpu River have been temporarily driven out by the Air Force. We must seize this opportunity and launch an attack on Huishan Wharf as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the Neon Army warships return to the rescue and they have the support of naval guns, it will be even more difficult for us to fight and the casualties will be greater."

"Yes. But now the first battalion, the third battalion and the spies in the 38th Regiment now have too many casualties, so they need to replenish troops and rest. Only the first battalion of the 2nd Battalion and the 40th Regiment can be moved." Qiao Zhen said with great concern.

"You immediately call the General Command of the Group Army and tell them that we need to supplement it. You will find Zhou Suping, Dong Tie, the commander of the 40th Regiment, and two company commanders of the Machine Cannon Battalion, and study how to fight this Huishan Wharf. In addition, tell Zheng Huaishan that the ammunition and medicine required by the troops should be transported to the right time."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

"Okay, good fight." Zhang Zhizhong heard that the 20th Independent Brigade had conquered the Neon Army Marine Command of Hongkou Park and wiped out more than 2,000 Japanese soldiers, and immediately applauded.

Although the Air Force assisted in the war today, the Neon Army Navy temporarily withdrew from the Huangpu River, the attacks of the 87th and 88th Divisions in Jiangwan Town and Yangshupu are still not smooth. And the worse news is that the 101st Division of the Neon Army has all landed, completely breaking through the defense line of the 61st Division at the left wing of Wusongkou and approaching the north bank of Yunzaobang. Now the 36th Division is under great pressure. Once the 101st Division and the Neon Army Marines in Jiangwan Town and Yangshupu meet, the strategies of division and siege that were originally formulated will completely abort.

Zhang Zhizhong, who was in a state of turmoil, finally looked forward to good news. Sun Yuanliang was embarrassed when he heard this news. Yang Shupu's neon army was less than 3,000, but the 262nd Brigade still couldn't take it down since yesterday's attack. In the morning, Deputy Division Commander Feng Shengfa went to command himself, and he pieced together a regiment from the 264th Brigade, which suffered heavy losses, to go to reinforce, but the progress is still not much.

The careful Liu Jinzhi noticed Sun Yuanliang's expression change and hurriedly said: "The enemy in Hongkou Park had suffered a strong blow from the 264th Brigade of the 88th Division yesterday. Most of the officers of the 20th Independent Brigade, including the brigade commander Chen Xiuwen, were old subordinates of Brigade Commander Huang. He was eager to avenge Brigade Commander Huang. The whole brigade united as one, which was a victory for the soldiers. It should be expected to clear the remaining enemies in Hongkou Park."

On the surface, Liu Jinji's words were a belittled by the achievements of the Independent Twenty Brigade, but in fact he was saying it for Sun Yuanliang to listen to.

Although Liu Jinji was arrogant, he had to admire Chen Xiuwen at this time. This young man was undoubtedly very outstanding in both strategic vision and leading troops to fight. Moreover, this young man was particularly valued by Zhang Zhizhong. While Liu Jinji admired him, he also admired Chen Xiuwen. The country has many factions, even the Central Army, which is mainly composed of Whampoa officers. Liu Jinji did not want to see Chen Xiuwen offend people he should not offend when he was making his mark.

Zhang Zhizhong nodded, and Sun Yuanliang's face also looked much better. From a root, the 20th Independent Brigade was separated from his 88th Division after all, and Chen Xiuwen was promoted by him first. To achieve such military achievements, I think there is also light on my face.

"Report, call from the Independent Twenty Brigade requested additional information." A consultant came in to report with a message.

Liu Jinchi took the message and looked at it, frowned and said, "The 20th Independent Brigade suffered more than a thousand casualties after conquering Hongkou Park. Moreover, the enemy situation at Huishan Wharf has changed at present, so it may be difficult to capture Huishan Wharf."

Zhang Zhizhong thought for a moment and said, "Another replenishment battalion is transferred to the 20th Independent Brigade to help them recover their energy as soon as possible. In addition, they will allocate 50,000 bullets and 200 shells for four 82 mortars. Tell Chen Xiuwen that I must pull out the nail at Huishan Wharf."

"This is the situation. Huishan Wharf is in a dangerous terrain, with large buildings covering and only one gate, so we cannot expand too many troops. Moreover, Huishan Wharf does not have sewers like Hongkou Park, and can blossom in the center, so we can only take a strong attack. Look at how to fight this battle." Chen Xiuwen said to Zhou Suping, Dong Tie and the company commander of the two machine gun battalions standing in front of him.

"Brigate, give us the main attack mission. As long as there is artillery fire cover, I promise to take down Huishan Warehouse." Zhou Suping said in front. When the Neon Army attacked Hongqiao Airport last time, he was ordered to guard Longhua Airport and did not catch up with the battle. This time, the attack on Hongkou Park fell behind the First and Third Battalions, and Zhou Suping kept breathing.

"Braft Commander, Battalion Commander Zhou and his team suffered a lot of casualties, so let's go." Dong Tie said with some restraint. He was also a company commander of the 88th Division. After being injured in the 128th Songhu War, he followed Teng Donglin. In terms of qualifications, he was considered old in the 20th Independent Brigade, but after all, he was a little restrained when he first arrived.

Attacking Huishan Wharf was a tough battle. Chen Xiuwen originally didn't want the 1st Battalion of the 40th Regiment to fight. After all, this is Teng Donglin's fist force. If it is completely destroyed, it will inevitably be suspected of eliminating dissidents. However, the current force is really enough to catch the enemy, and it is impossible to defeat the second battalion alone. Chen Xiuwen was quite happy that Dong Tie could volunteer.

"In this way, don't fight. There are two roads outside Huishan Wharf, two machine guns, one battalion and one battalion, the Second Battalion is responsible for attacking the main gate of the wharf. Battalion Commander, you attack from another road, and try to blow up a hole in the wall. The two battalions attack at the same time."

If the main attack is a little bit, the Neon Army can also concentrate on defense. It is divided into two offensive points, regardless of primary or secondary. At least the power of the Neon Army can be dispersed, and at the same time reduce casualties on one's own side. This is also a way that Chen Xiuwen has no choice.

After that, Chen Xiuwen called Li Weishan, the company commander of the Second Company of the Machine Cannon Battalion.

"How is Yu Feng in your company doing?"

Li Weishan was stunned. Few people knew about Chen Xiuwen and Yu Feng's relationship in the 20th Independent Brigade, and of course Li Weishan didn't know either. He was a little surprised why the brigade commander asked about a small gun commander under his command. However, when he thought of Yu Feng's wonderful performance in today's battle, he thought the brigade commander had noticed it, and quickly replied with a smile: "Brigate, Yu Feng is now the magic gunner of our company. Not only our company, but no one in our entire machine gun battalion can compete with him. Today, the Japanese devils' four tanks were killed by him. I was also preparing to talk to the Chief of Staff to promote him to the platoon leader."

Chen Xiuwen was quite surprised when he heard this. Although he had heard Qiao Zhen, who was also the battalion commander of the machine gun battalion, mentioned that Yu Feng's performance in the machine gun battalion was quite outstanding, he did not expect that this kid also killed four Japanese chariots.

"Call him up. In addition, you kid will also show your performance. The Chief of Staff, the battalion commander, is not good at all." Chen Xiuwen patted Li Weishan's shoulder and smiled.

When Li Weishan heard this, his eyes lit up and he quickly stood at attention and said, "Yes, I will definitely perform well."

After Li Weishan went out happily, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but smile, "Li Weishan performed well and was the oldest among the three company commanders. Oh, by the way, the Yu Feng you mentioned just now is a relative of your family, right? This young man is quite good, and he is still a college student. I don't understand why you put him in the company to join the army. I have been asking you, but I haven't found any chance." As he said that, Qiao Zhen asked strangely again.

"I'm going to tell you, this kid is my brother-in-law. How about it? Can you please transfer it to your subordinates as an artillery officer?" Chen Xiuwen said with a smile.

"Okay, why can't it be? I'm missing an artillery staff member here. Yu Feng has a high education and practical experience, which is suitable. However, you really have to put your brother-in-law in the company to serve in the army, and you are not afraid of burying talents." Qiao Zhen said with a smile.

"I want him to know the hardships of joining the army and what is the real anti-Japanese war. Don't just know that empty talk will ruin the country all day long."

As he was speaking, a loud "report" came from the door."

Chen Xiuwen smiled and waved to Qiao Zhen and said, "Since this kid performs well, I have to talk to him. This kid is just a stubborn donkey." As he said that, he shouted outside the door: "Come in."

Yu Feng, dressed in a soldier uniform and wearing a sergeant's collar seal, walked in with standard soldiers' steps, saluted Chen Xiuwen and Qiao Zhen and said, "Report to the brigade commander, chief of staff, and the sergeant artillery commander of the 2nd Company of the Machine Cannon Battalion, Yu Feng, came to report."

Qiao Zhen replied with a military salute, patted Yu Feng on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Young man, not bad." As he said that, he greeted Shen Xiuwen and walked out of the room.

Chen Xiuwen sat on Maeda Toshio's big chair, crossed his legs, looked up and down at Yu Feng, and said, "It's okay, like a soldier." Then he said, "You know what anti-Japanese war is now? You have been a soldier for so long. Tell me, what do you think?"

Yu Feng was choked by Chen Xiuwen's problem, and stood there, blushing, not knowing what's good for a moment.

Chen Xiuwen smiled proudly. He had to use this method to deal with such angry young people. Then he waved his hand and said, "Okay, don't say it anymore. I heard from your company commander Li Weishan that you performed well, and you are a magic gunner. Today, you killed the four Japanese chariots."

"Report to the brigade commander, Corps Li's report was wrong. I only knocked out one of the Japanese chariots, and the other three were fired by heavy machine guns. I just didn't shoot each chariot afterwards." Yu Feng reported loudly without squinting.

Chen Xiuwen nodded and said, "Very good, very honest. It seems that you are not in vain."

"I'm very honest in reporting to the brigade commander. I used to be, and now I'm not honest only after joining the army." Yu Feng still kept his posture attentive and reported loudly, and glanced at Chen Xiuwen proudly.

Now it was Chen Xiuwen's turn to be choked, and he couldn't help but feel a little funny.

"You boy." Chen Xiuwen pointed Yu Feng with his finger, and smiled mockingly, "Okay, I won't go around in circles with you. The Brigade Department lacks an artillery staff member. From now on, you will be the artillery staff member of the Brigade Department. I will report directly to the Chief of Staff later."

"Just now?" Yu Feng was stunned for a moment and asked quickly.

"Yes, now. You can leave." Chen Xiuwen waved his hand and said.

"Brig Commander, but our company is about to set off. We will follow the 1st Battalion of the 40th Regiment to attack Huishan Wharf. I will report to the Chief of Staff after the battle." Yu Feng said hurriedly.

"Lieutenant Yu Feng, you are a revolutionary soldier now, not a commoner, obey orders." Chen Xiuwen threw the pencil in his hand on the table and said with a deep face.

"Yes." Yu Feng had to stand attentively and respond loudly. However, he said yes, but he still stood in front of Shen Xiuwen.

"Why don't you leave?" Chen Xiuwen looked at Yu Feng and asked.

"I am not convinced when I report to the brigade commander. As an excellent artillery commander, I think I can play a greater role in attacking Huishan Wharf. As for the artillery staff, it is not too late to come back to perform my duties after I participate in the battle." Yu Feng replied loudly.

"That's why?"

In fact, Chen Xiuwen had his own selfish intentions to transfer Yu Feng to the brigade before the troops set off. Huishan Wharf was not easy to fight, and Yu Feng was entrusted to him by the Yu family. If there were any mistakes, he would not be able to explain to Yu Wenwan and his father-in-law in the future.

Seeing Yu Feng looking at him with expectant and even pleading eyes, Chen Xiuwen pondered for a moment and sighed, "Okay, you go, and report to the Chief of Staff when you come back."
Chapter completed!